| If you are buying a home, you have probably heard | | | | It can be scary to have a home inspection and find |
| it recommended that you get the home inspected. If | | | | that there are things wrong. This is especially true in |
| you haven't done this before, then you may not | | | | the case of new construction where you probably |
| know what they are looking for. Understanding some | | | | expect everything to be done right! However, it is |
| common problems home inspectors find is a helpful | | | | usually not a time to despair unless the problems are |
| part of the process. | | | | so severe that they cannot be fixed in a reasonable |
| Water damage is commonly found. This can be due | | | | amount of time, at a reasonable cost. It's always |
| to drainage problems or other issues. This damage | | | | better to know these things up front than to find |
| can lead to mold or other undesirable problems. | | | | out about them later. |
| Always make sure your home inspectors are looking | | | | Note that in many cases, the seller will take care of |
| for these things, since water damage is so common. | | | | any problems that have been found. This can be |
| Many inspectors will often find that things have been | | | | entered into your contract before you sign on the |
| wired incorrectly. This also extends to things like | | | | dotted line. Other times, it will be up to you to fix |
| heating systems, appliances, and more. | | | | them should you decide to go ahead and purchased |
| Yet another problem is roof damage. Perhaps the | | | | the home. The job of the home inspector is to let |
| roof is leaking or the shingles are in desperate need | | | | both you and the seller know of these problems or |
| of being replaced. This can be expensive if you find | | | | potential problems. Beyond that, it is up to you |
| out after you purchase the home, so this issue | | | | whether you want to go ahead and purchased the |
| should be at the top of your list of things to speak | | | | home, strike a deal with the seller, or pass on the |
| to the seller about if it is found to be a problem. | | | | home altogether. |
| Many inspectors find exterior problems as well. These | | | | Hopefully, knowing some of the hazards that can be |
| can be small issues such as surfaces, siding, windows, | | | | found during a home inspection has convinced you to |
| and other things. It can also be as severe as | | | | go ahead and get one. Yes, they are an upfront |
| structural damage that can lead to many more | | | | expense but they are an incredibly important one! |
| problems down the road. | | | | |